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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-07-14
Collisions At Sea,

AT l.2o a. M ,ast Thursday morning, when OF
Monhegan, the steamer Lewiston of the Boston &
Bangor steamship line, collided with the sch.
Ellie I. Simmons, of Thomaston. on the passage
from Newburypor to her home port. The schooner
was struck on the port side, forward of the mzzen
mast, and had the rail and buwarks stove and u
break below the water line eight inches square, to-
gether with several broken timbers. After the
collision it was hard work to keep the vessel free
OF water, and on arrival at ThomastOn the next day
they had to beach her on the river bank and put
plank and canvas over the breach in the vessels
side The damage to the schooner is estimated at
$500 Capt. Mark Ingraham of the Lewiston makes
the following statement:
We sailed for Rockand Wednesday evening at
45 O'Clock with freight and about Is passengers.
When outside we encountered bad weather, the
sea being heavy and a thick fog prevailing. On ac
count OF the fog the watch was doubled and the
whistle continually blown. At 40 a. m
Thursday morning, when about IA miles from Mon
hogan, one of the pilots discovered vessel dead
ahead. The proper bells were rung to send the
steamer astern, but the vessel which proved to he
a three mascd schooner in ballast, forged down
upon the steamer, striking her squarely on the
stem. At this time there was heavy sea running
and the schooner bounded against the stamer's
stem, tearing it badly. After while the Lewis
ton got clear the schooner standing Off to the east
ward. The steamer followed, and, reaching the
schooner her captain reported that it all right
but if desired, he would lay by to assist the steam
er. An examination showed that the steamer was
not seriously damaged but As precaution car
pet in the saloon was taken up and stretched over
the injured stem. OF course there was great excit
ment among the passengers, but it was soon calm
ed by the officers of the steamer. At the time of
the accident the captain two pilots and wheelmen
were in the pilot house and the bow watch WAS
doubled. The steamer laid to about an hour, and
then, having covered the fractured STEM started
for Boston. Arriving here and discilarglng her
freight and cargo, the steamer went to Mckay's
dock. East Boston.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-07-14

strength and WholeSomcncsS. More economical
than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in com
petition with the multitude of the low test short
weight, alum phosphate powders. sold oniy in
cans. BoYAL BAKING POWDER Co., JOG Wall ST.,
n. Y. lyr52
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-07-14
MARRIED.
DIED.

In this city, July :, Henry W. tmes, aged 10
years.
In this city, July s. Edwin e. Banks, aged SO
years.
In Winterport. June ., joseph /. Eilngwood,
aged GO years and days.
In Camden. Juiy ;, Hannah. widow of Joseph
Anderson
In WalioborO, July 3, Mrs. Charles Head
In 1homastom, july J, Julia A., wife of Lcrnond
Il. Fales aged IS yeas, , months, y days.
In Orfs Corner Waldoboro, july /, Thomas
Wagner, aged about 10 wears.
In Ellsworth, July >, Mr.. Jeremiah Shack ford,
aged ~ wears and & months
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-07-14
Freedom Notice.

hereby give notice that give my son, EDGAR
! w. HURD. aged 10 years, his time until he is
OF age Henceforth shall claim none OF his earn
date. n a hmm
Winterp0rt, July g. 1Ss7-3w2S
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HOODS sARsAPARlLLA

Sold Wholesale and Retail by
a. Il. HOWes d Co., Belfast. Ne.
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SHIP NEWS
PORT OF BELFAST.

Iuly :. sch. Kate l.. Pray, -, Mt Desert.
ia. " Flora Grindlc, Somrs ,so.
e. u. " Charity, Magcc, Bangor: T.. Hazel
tine, knccland, do. Jas Holmes, Ryan, Boston.
July l3. Srh. Odcil, Wade, do.
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n of Durham, for the year
i!st day of May, lsSG, has
!, by his certificate of that
ii taxes, and interest and
, from the date of the com
ut to pay the amount due
ut public auction at the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-07-14
WHEEL Or Disc HARROW.

want To place one of our NEW MODEL DISC
1IARROWS in every school district in New Eng
land Where we have 10 agent will make special
price to first purchaser. Now is the time to pre-
pare for fall work. 3p13t2S
FRRU ATWOOD, waterproof. Me-,
Gen'l Agent for New England and Provinces.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
The Coming Legislature.
From The Baltimore Herald.

From the baltimore Herald.
Not for many years, perhaps not since the
eventful days of the Civil War, has the Leg
islature of Maryland been called upon to
consider so many grave and unavoidable is
sues as are in sight for the coming session.
To begin with, the new Legislature must
take action in regard to a revision of the
election laws. The Democratic party has
pledged itself through its leaders that these
laws shall be remodeled in 2 manner to as:
sure fair elections in Baltimore Oily and
the resolve of the people Of Maryland to hayo
fair elections at any cost, and there is enough
of the spirit of good citizenship among the
\, all Of ali NAUTICAL parties to insure
common action looking to this end.
Then something will have to be done about
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. tits known
that by February, at the latest, certain claims
will be made which it is impossible to meet,
and which cannot be STAYED of, The canal
is liable to be sold under foreclosure In q
manner to render it q total loss to the people
of Maryland, who have not only put millions
into it, but are relying on it as the sole OBJ
stacle to the grasping avarice Of railroad cor
porations. Again, the canal is wanted by a
syndicate Of Amsterdam capitalists, whose
idea is to establish direet service between
Cumberland and Point Lookout, the latter to
be coaling station for steamers plying to aad
from the port of Baltimore. In time the bed
of the canal is pretty sure to be converted
into a road bed, but the interests of the pco-
pie of Maryland are, for the present at least,
beat served by its being maintained as com
petitiye waterway, Undoubtedly pressure
will be put on the Legislature To bring about
either sale of the canal or state subsidy,
and 10 either case it will be advisable to go
very slowly.
The labor question is another matter which
will assuredly be forced on the attention OF
the Legislature. The Saturday half holiday
is regarded with very different views by EN-.
el1yers and employees alike, but there is
enough presslre to assure the consideration
of the subject. Labor isadeFs have quite a
batch of claims and grievances which they
would like the Legislature to consider, and
which cannot be ignored by any newly
elected member who has any idea Of being
returned two years hence.
The taxation of mortgages is a subject that
viii present itself for the consideration of
the Legislature. Thep0 are many other sub
jects of public interest that will .qoms up for
discussion, and the new body EilI have an
abundance of important questions to engrass
its attention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
Talbot County, Md.
written Tor the pemQeEalie Advocate.


Having spent some time in and traYeled
over Talbot county, Nd, in different diree
tions and with great interest viewed the beau
tiful farms that meet ones gaze on almost
every road leading from the town Of Eaaion,
the county seat, think it will only do it JUS
tiee, and be read with interest by our friends
on the west side of the beautiful Chesapeake,
to write letter descriptive Of that county.
The town Of Easton is situated on the Tired
Avon river, twelve miles from its intersection
with the Great Choptank river, distance of
twelve miles from its intersection with the
bay. The town is connected with Baltimore
by two daily lines Of steamboats,. and by rail-
road via Clayton, Delaware. The town is
beautifully laid out, and contains about 1000
inhabitants. Its avenues are well shaded, and
many of the private residences have fine
lawns, well supplied with shrubbery, roses
and eyergreens. The town has fine church
edifces, especially the NJ. p. Church, Rev.
also a fine edi6ce, Rev. w. w. w. Wilson,
pastor. Other denominations are in keeping
with the town. There is a high school and
four public schools. Itislighted with electric
light and gas. There are as fine stores here
as yen will see in any town, two iron foundrys
and steam -four mill, patent process. The
people are genial, hospitable and moral as
yOn can find anywhere, We Western Shore
people may be like Horacs Greedy, and say
''Go West, young man, so West" Had friend
Greedy seen Talbot and other Eastern Shora
counties, he would have said stay East, young
man, where you can enjoy life in its fullest
sense; where there are no cyclones, tornadoes
or grasshopper plaques; where the sun shines
ia is splendor, and where the breezes are soft
and mild. To such as think the Eastern
Shore is not one Of our finest sections, would
say take the Maryland line of steamers and
come to Easton. Show me one wagon with
a brake on it, and | will show you level
mountain. The highways are equal to Park
Heights drive, from Baltimore to Pimlico.
The driving is Gne and horses are speedy.
Three minutes is called common road stock
here; two twenty and thirty are fair speed.
Fine hlooded stock receives more attention
here than with 4s, Our large draught horses
are scarce, and not veil suited to this section
on account of luck Of speed, not being needed
for heavy draught. Should anyone visit the
mammoth livery and exchange stable of Sol
ONION Pippin, situated at Easton, he will find
the best equipped stable outside of Baltimore
city, and where can always be obtained good
and reliable stock. Some future day ! will
give ~ account of farming here and shipping
facilities. R. I. s.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
Terrible Accident.

The Gettysburg, Pa, Compiler of Tuesday,
says:-On Thursday morning of last week,
about half past clock, those who happened
to be in sight of the new Lutheran church
tower saw heart-rending spectacle, the fall
of hr. Hartman H. Spence, mason, of Nc
Knightstown, this county, from the scaffold,
near the top of the tower, The erection was
completed the previous week, and on the
morning referred to the work of removing the
scaffolding surrounding it commenced. The
materials used in the construction had been
hoistad with rope and pulley. and it was
decided 10 use the aame means for lowering
the timber. Mr.. Spence had nailed board
to two of the uprights and fastened a pulley
block to the end extending several feet on the
York street side. Two boards were started,
Mr.. Samuel Herbst holding the rope below,
and about half way down lodged in the wood
work. Mr.. Spence took hold of the rope and
leaned out to dislodge them, when the board
came loose and falling struck him on the
back, causing him to fall forward. Some who
saw the catastrophe think he had lost his
balalea before the board struck him. The
Mortified spectators saw him make several
turns in bis rapid descent Of nearly IS feet,
and strike the ground on bis left shoulder
and breast Just out side of the gutter. A
single groan escaped his lips as he was
quickly turned over, and life was extinct
The body was taken to the residence of Mr..
Samuel Herbst, were it was enclosed in
handsome casket and removed TO his late
home The same afternoon.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
France in Peril.

France is again 10 crisis. That mercurial
people are in fever ofeXcitement that threat
ems disaster to the Republic. President Grevy
has lost his hold upon popular confidence.
His irascible ministers having resigned, he
has been unable to form a new cabinet
Thus matters stand, while the political fer
mentation goes on. He has been urged him.
self to resign and give the powers delegated
to him into the hands of the people. But this
he will not do, while the government is al
most at standstill, by reason of his inability
to select new set of ministers. This condi-
ton of things is seized upon by the menarchi-
cal party, always hostile to the Republic, to
advance its own interests and 10 reinstate
itself in power. Revolution seems to be i'm
minent, and it would not surprise the rest of
the world to hear, at any time, that an emeute
had taken place, that barricades had been
erected, and that ambitious men had over
thrown the Republic and restored eith5r the
Bourbous or the BonGpartists to power.
While Republicanism is in the ascendant
amoug the masses, the present state of things
confuses and embarrasses them and makes
the occasion opportune for all those who
would aim deadly blow at the life of the
Republic.
Later dispatches indicate that President
Grevy has consented to resign, and that his
message of resignation will be presented to
the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday next.
A new President and new Cabinet will then
be chosen. There is much opposition to the
choice of u military man for the Presidency.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26


By order of the Mayor and Common Conn
ell of Westminster, notice is hereby given to.
all concerned, that Petition of certain Git
liens and Taxpayers of said City has been
presented to said Mayor and Common Coun-
ell, praying that Carroll Street, in Westmin-
ster, from Main street eastwardly to the first.
alley parallel to Main street be widened and
opened as near as may be to the width of
said Carroll street east Of said alley; and that
SO much of the lots of ground on either side
thereof necessary for said purpose, be taken
aud condemned according to law. That is,
so much Of the lot of ground of John T.
Orendorf on the southeast side of Carroll
street, as may be cut OF by the following.
lines, beginning on Main street, at the north
west corner of the iron fence enclosing said
lot and running along said fence eastwardly 10
the end thereof thence by straight line to
said alley, at point on line with the south
east side of Carroll street, east Of said alley.
And SO much of the lot Of ground of Mrs
Martha E. Kneller, Qate Dell, on the north
west side of Carroll street, as may be cut of
by the following lines: beginning at the south
west corner of her front building on Main
street, thence along the side of said building
TO the inside corner, thence by straight line
as near as can be to point on said alley in a
line with the northwest side of Carroll street,
east of said alley. And all persons interest
ed are hereby notified that said Mayor and
Common Council have fixed upon Tuesday,
the 10Th day Of November, 1887, at -
o clock, p. M, at their Council Chamber il
Westminster, as the time and place to con-
slider said Petition, and to hear any obiee.
tons that may be made thereto.
CHARLES H. BAUGHMAN,
nov12 ct CLERK.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
Carlisle and Randall.

Some days ago the n. T. World published
an alleged interview with Speaker Carlisle in
which that gentleman was reported as saying
that Mr.. Randall was assisting Theoebe in
eontesting Mr.. Carisles seat. Mr.. Randall
hhereupon wrote TO Mr.. Carlisle, saying that
there was not one word Of truth in the story
of his opposition to Mr.. Carlisle.
A Washington dispatch says-"Mr. Ran
dali has refused to discuss any measure likely
to come before the next Congress, or take
into account any of the speculations here and
there INDUCED in touching his position in the
next House as the champion of the protective
wing of his party.
Mr.. Randalls friends refuse to believe that
Mr.. Carlisle Is committed to any policy which
means the retirement of their leader from tins
craftsmanship of the appropriations commit.
tee. They seem certain that the sentiment of
the party will not snstain the proposition.
II is not Improbable that meeting will be
arranged between Mr.. Carlisle and Mr.. Ran
dali some time before Congress meets, SO
that il possible the whole situation may be
carefully discussed and come understanding
reached"
If such a conference should take place,
and Mr.. Randall should not give assurances
that he will no longer stand in the way Of
revenue reform and tariff adjustment, he
should be uneeremoniously removed from q
position that empowers him 10 inhict so much
injury upon the country as well as upon his
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
Medley.

The Baltimore School Board, at its last
meeting, on Tuesday night, retained the rule
authorizing corporal punishment. What a
set of old fogies they must be.-All is not
lovely in the organization known IS the
Knights ofLabor. Mr.. Powderly has strong
opposition against him and they will not rest
until he is tnrned out Of bis position as Cen
eral Master Workman; and when they succeed
in putting him down, the organization will
about have gone up.-Herr Most, the New
York anarchist, is in the tolls again. He
ought to be in the penitentiary. or his neck
within strong hempen balter.-Rey Hugh
o. Pentecost, pastor of the Belleville Avenue
Congregational Church, Newark. N, j., is an
ardent admirer of Henry George, and was q
candidate for Mayor in that town, recently,
bnt was badly showed under. The canvas was
q bitter one, and the pastor uttered some sharp
things duriag its progress, which made his
flock exceedingly tired Of thair shepherd; SO
much so that they propose, on Tuesday plight
next, to invite him to leave his fold to the
care of shepherd not absorbed in politics.
Serves him right. The Office OF parson and
partisan do not very we'll harmonic with each
0fhar
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
Democratic Newspapers.

Next year the presidential election takes
place, and already prospectuses of so-called
Democratic newspapers are being circulated
throughout the country, offering especial in
ducsments to subscribers. For number OF
wears the weekly New York World has had
a large circulation in this county. II was
Democratic paper then, but since the election
of Mr.. Cleveland, because it couldn't control
the appointments, it has been traducing HIM
and his cabinet on all occasions. During the
late canvass in that state it supported the
Republican- Independent Combination, and
did everything in its power to defeat the reg
Mar Democratic nominees. Not satisfied
with its per6dy at home it even lent its aid to
the Reformers (?) in this state. For weeks
before the municipal election in Baltimore,
;ts paees teemed with the vilest villihcation
ofthe best men in this state, both through its
editorial and correspondence. Now 1t is
asking for Marylanders to support it. We
give it credit for the good it has done, but Its
love of gain and power induced its editor and
owner to sell its columns to the worst ele-
ment in the country-the Jay Gould combi-
nation-the man who, in 1884, attempted the
rape of the Presidency, and whose only idea
of government or law is that which can be
bought and sold in the market the same as
his wild cat stocks aud bonds.
Every man should read metropolitan
journal who desires to be intelligently inform
ed of what is transporting in the country, and
in this connection we would recommend the
New York Star as being in sympathy with
the present administration and the great Ma
tional Democratic Party. 1t is opposed to
all rings, cliques and stock jobbing concerns,
whose aim only is to get the Offices and spoils.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
Gen. Tuttle's Pension.

Among the most violent and pindictive oil
those who went into spasms over the PROPOSE
ton to return the Confederate battle. flags was
"Gen.p Tuttle, Of Iowa. This gentleman, as
will be remembered, denounced the Presi-
dent personally, and assuming to speak for
the wounded and crippled Union soldiers,
almost exploded with Indignation at the idea
of sending back the flags which they had cap
tured. There is no record of any capture Of
the kind by him, and recently allegations have
been made which, if sustained, may inyali-
date his title to pension of $50 per month.
1t has been represented at the pension bureau
that the hernia alleged to have been contract.
ed in consequence Of injuries at the battle of
Fort pouelson, and upon which his pension
was allowed. is not hernia at all, but a NAL
formation he has had all bis life. The medi-
cal branch Of the pension Office will invest.
gate the matter, and if the facts should prove
as reported, Mr.. futile will not only lose his
pension, but may DO subject to some disa-
greeable consequences.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
GALE OF PERSONAL
. PROPERTY


The undersigned. expecting to leave West
minister shortly, will sell at Public Sale on his
premises Main street opposite Court, West
minister. on
Tuesday 4tfermooa, NoUe1lbe,. %9th,
at 2.30 o'clock, the following articles: One
pair extra large and well matched Elk Ant
iers; two pair Deer Antlers; American Lion,
Link and Coyote Rugs, brought from Califor-
MIA and British Columbia; two large Napole-
onic Colored Engravings, very rare; Swiss
Carvings; large Mahogany Sideboard, with
carved pillars and feet and brass handles;
largest size double heater, argyle No. 25;''
large book case, also extra large glass front
case with sliding doors, new ash cabinet
work bench, Office chairs, carpets, rugs, gas
fixtures, clocks, blinds, ice chest, goblets,
dishes, set of ash bed room chairs, pieces;
English saddle and bride, whips, harness, &c.
Side bar Buggy and large st bernard Dog,
q years old, Will be sold at Private Sale.
nov19 p L. L. BILLINGSLEA.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-11-26
The Steamer scholten Sunk
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE.

LONDON, Nov. 20.-The Dutch steamer W.
A. Scholten, Capt. Taat, which left Rot
terdam yesterday for New York, was sunk by
collision with the steamer Rose Mary, oil
Hartlepool at II o'clock last night, ten miles
off Dover.
The SchoIten carried a complement of 23O
passengers and crew. The steamer Ebro, of
Sunderland, rescued niaety of the crew and
passengers and landed them at the Sailors
Home, Dover One hundred and forty Of the
passengers are missing One passenger and
a child of the party brought to Dover were
found dead from exposure.
The W. A, Seholten left Rotterdam Satur-
day morning. At the time of the accident a
dense fog prevailed. The Soholten was struck
on the port bow by the Rose Mary. Imme-
diately after the shock was felt the Seholten' s
passengers, all of whom had retired for the
night rushed on deck in their night gowns.
The boats were promptly ordered to be low
cred, but 1t was found that only two were
available. The three others were useless, and
were not lowered. The water rushed swiftly
through the hole in the bow, and terrible
scene ensued. The panic stricken passengers
uttered piercing shrieks and many fell upon
their knees and prayed aloud. Little chill
dren chung to their mothers, who themselves
were shrieking with terror. The officers
were cool and self-possessed, and remained
on the bridge to the last Several persons
procured life belts and leaped into the sea.
Within twenty minutes Of the shock the
Seholten was engulfed. All those who had
put on life belts foated and were rescued by
the boats from the steamer Ebro, which
cruised around until 4 o'clock in the morning.
Many of the rescued lost wives, husbands,
brothers and sisters. The survivors we're
supplied with clothes, and everything possible
was done to insure their comfort.
The passengers accounts differ regarding
the circumstances Of the collision, and the
reports of the officers of the Seholten clash
with those of the officers Of the Rose Mary.
Some of the passengers state that the even
ing's merriment had ceased, and most of the
passengers had retired 10 their hunks,
only few remaining in the SALOON, when
tremendous crash was heard on the port bow.
They say it is impossible that the collision
could have occurred by the Seholten striking
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